Why European collaboration is worth fighting for
While some in the UK may believe we have little to learn from European collaboration, Anne Torreggiani and Jonathan Goodacre have…
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The real ‘Brand Britain’: can European grassroots touring survive?
What might a no-deal Brexit do to the independent grassroots networks that currently flourish across the continent, asks Martin Co…
Three comments that reveal Tristram Hunt’s approach to cultural inclusion
The V&A Director warned against getting “too romantic about what Stratford was like before the Olympics”.
The feelgood factor: making flagship programmes work
Artistic excellence and effective governance are key to the success of major public cultural programmes, writes Nigel Hinds.
‘The problem is that everybody hates it’: insights from qualitative research
An analysis of motivations helped a contemporary music ensemble upend received wisdom about its audiences. Celia Duffy and Charlot…
Tristram Hunt ‘not interested’ in V&A prayer room
The V&A Director is unconvinced by arguments for a dedicated prayer room in V&A East.
Shining a light on local culture
The LightNight festival initially aimed to showcase Liverpool's artists to outsiders – but it is now more concerned with…
The data illusion
Funders are increasing their demands for data from arts organisations while only paying lip service to quality in their own statis…
Creative processes at the heart
The place in which a cultural organisation finds itself can determine how it thrives, survives or even dies, but many organisation…
Giving youth a voice
Engaging with young people is a sound investment in future audiences, says Annabel Thomas – provided you are clear about why…
Wheelchair users barred from online bookings
New research finds only 4% of bookings that included wheelchair access needs were made online, compared to 60% of all transactions…
Diversity beyond visible representation
Culturally diverse work is becoming more prominent, but the infrastructure supporting BAME artists still needs to improve, argues…
ACE denies statistics are misleading as regulator demands more clarity
The UK Statistics Authority has endorsed AP’s challenge to Arts Council England over the reporting of audience numbers in it…
Queuing up for 50p tickets
There are queues around the block for a chance to nab the Citizens Theatre's 50p tickets – an offer that’s availab…
A sensory new world
Lucy Garland explains how her company makes theatre accessible to adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
A seat at the table
Challenging the notion of a ‘hard-to-reach community’ in Luton, Imrana Mahmood explores the need to create pathways th…
Making the tea or changing the game?
Anne Torreggiani explains why participating in an EU-funded Erasmus programme has prompted her to re-evaluate the ability of inter…
An end to awkward questions
Wales' national arts access scheme for disabled people and their carers removes the need for uncomfortable eligibility convers…
Bringing libraries to life
Libraries will always be about books and information, but in Manchester they’re also a place for local communities to enjoy…
Points make prizes
Schemes aimed at generating loyalty need to do more than offer simple discounts. Francesca Di Nuzzo looks to airline loyalty progr…
Leading with an audience focus
Over 25 years the role of cultural marketers has expanded, but the focus remains on audience relationships. Cath Hume examines the…
MPs to examine effectiveness of arts activities in First World War commemorations
A DCMS inquiry will assess whether arts and education initiatives were more successful than traditional approaches in connecting w…
The talk of the town
When Ron Evans started thinking about how to make post-show talks more appealing and accessible, he found audiences hungry for new…
Tackling sporting culture on stage
Settling scores, creating stories and taking risks – Gary Lagden saw many parallels between the worlds of theatre and rugby….
